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[Kurita]

Hitorie released PV for the new version of their indie days killer tune, カラノワレモノ. It's to promote the reissue of their indie releases.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwoZCZsUzuo

 

[Slowdive]

The new SCLL is really good, as expected.

The new Kinoko Teikoku isn't as bad as I thought it'd be, but it's easily their worse release, there's like two or three really good songs on there. It's just disappointing knowing what they're capable of.

 

[Hazaku]

first impression? It's alright. some songs are definitely better than others. it kicks the shit out of that Kinoko Teikoku album though. and the good songs are quite good.

Good enough for me. I'll grab it off Ototoy or Amazon when I get home.

Also does BiSH merch always sell out crazy fast?

 

[stump sock]

Also does BiSH merch always sell out crazy fast?

it seems like it anyway. I can't think of many groups whose shirts I see more often than theirs. guess BiS got the ball rolling, the IDOL shirts are still ubiquitous.

 

[Hazaku]

it seems like it anyway. I can't think of many groups whose shirts I see more often than theirs. guess BiS got the ball rolling, the IDOL shirts are still ubiquitous.

Dang. I'll be waiting for their next funny poop designs then.

 

[Peru]

New JP single December 16 & miwa did a BoA special today on NHK FM where she just talked and played BoA songs.. and did an acoustic cover of Jewel Song: https://soundcloud.com/jinida2/boas-jewel-song-cover-by-miwa-at-151115-nhk-fm-boa-special

 

[Kurita]

Two geniuses together yay

04 Limited Sazabys released a PV for escape, from their latest single.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRSo193GNuc

Absolutely loving Base Ball Bear's new album, C2. It's easier to listen than the previous one due to its length.
Suiyoubi no Campanella's new album is also quite good.

 

[stump sock]

BELLRING少女ハート - GIGABITE

bless their awkward little hearts

desired collaboration.

 

[daydream]

seems like indigo jam unit's new album dropped recently and i missed it. it's called 'lights'. sounding pretty dang good judging from the samples but it's not like i'd expect anything less from these guys

japanese artists 2productive4me, hard to keep up sometimes

BELLRING少女ハート - GIGABITE

bless their awkward little hearts

what the hell, lol

song's aight, though

 

[Kurita]

Mrs. GREEN APPLE released a short version for Speaking (well, I already watched the full version of the Space Shower mobile App)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mosDgy30qCs
Great great great

japanese artists 2productive4me, hard to keep up sometimes

Are they more productive than western acts?
Most artists I listen to release at least an album every year/two years but I don't know how it is in other countries.
I think the most productive artists I listen to are GOOD ON THE REEL (7 mini-albums and 2 full albums between 2011 and 2015), Nothing's Carved In Stone (7 full albums since 2009) and Suiyoubi no Campanella (6 albums since 2013).

 

[stump sock]

Are they more productive than western acts?

yes, good god, yes. western acts put out albums maybe every two years, and singles usually only come out around time of release. some exceptions obviously

Grimes' new album is 3 years after the last.

several japanese groups I follow have put out two albums this year

YMM! put out 3 EPs, a single, an album, two live dvds, and a movie this year.

 

[Kurita]

Ah you're right about singles, I almost never see a commercial for a single on TV here while they're their "own thing" in Japan (I don't know if what I mean is clear haha, like they're not just promotion for the upcoming album).

 

[TsuXna]

https://youtu.be/sGlHMgFP6xE
New POT single. So good, I need more of this.
Sorry Monoeyes, wanima, 3B Lab. and others but they are definitely my fav punk band. Hope they'll get more recognition

 

[Boss Mog]

Are they more productive than western acts?

They have to be a lot more productive since their sales are way lower than western acts. They usually tour a lot more than western acts too.

Just for reference, Scandal, one of my favorite Japanese bands, even though their songs are featured in popular animes, video games, TV shows, movies, and TV commercials, their singles only sell about 15-35k and their albums like 50-60k in Japan (physical copies).

 

[popyea]

yes, good god, yes. western acts put out albums maybe every two years, and singles usually only come out around time of release. some exceptions obviously

Grimes' new album is 3 years after the last.

several japanese groups I follow have put out two albums this year

YMM! put out 3 EPs, a single, an album, two live dvds, and a movie this year.

It seems like underground stuff is the opposite though. Like a lot of them road test the same setlist for years and years without releasing anything. Results in some tight sounding stuff but very little of it.

 

[stump sock]

tentenko and t. mikawa are live right now if anyone's interested

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoPy9DR1gkE

this is strangely soothing considering my migraine

e: now tenten solo. she was talking with her natural voice for a while, it was throwing me off.

e2: over now

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I guess Mizuta Mari is in a new group with other idols orphaned by their previous groups. preview here: http://ototoy.jp/_/default/p/57399

kinda sounds like shit, tbh, I expect more of her

 

[SweetDonuts]

Flower's new single 'Hitomi no Oku no Ginga (Milky Way)' is out next month.

Now as a 6 member group they're literally just Reina and her back up dancers. I hope someone is put forward as a second vocalist.

https://twitter.com/flower__ldh/status/666301975932211200

 

[broz0rs]

miwa and KANA-BOON appearance on Nakai's new show MOMM. Typical Japanese variety show that's talk followed by musical performances.

Momm！！（モム） 中居くん家で芸能人がのんびりおしゃべり - 15 11 16 (SD, no ENG subs)

 

[stump sock]

I can't watch the video, is that Sayanee with miwa there?

e: guess so

 

[neoanarch]

Hey j-music gaf. I've been listening to moumoon non stop for at least a week. Such a fun pop band. The songs are just infectiously happy. I kind dove into some j-musox thing the last few weeks actually. Wagakki Band, The Blue Hearts, and Kohh.

 

[SweetDonuts]

miwa and KANA-BOON appearance on Nakai's new show MOMM. Typical Japanese variety show that's talk followed by musical performances.

Yay for Miwa, surprised to see Sayanee with her.

 

[stump sock]

Yay for Miwa, surprised to see Sayanee with her.

she's one of those people that you can all but guarantee will have a successful post-idol career. wouldn't be surprised if she did the singer/songwriter route.

 

[SweetDonuts]

she's one of those people that you can all but guarantee will have a successful post-idol career. wouldn't be surprised if she did the singer/songwriter route.

I could see that for her. Hopefully she can make it like the singer, dancer, fashion model and actress, Itano Tomomi who has had a successful solo career spanning 2 years and has sold millions of records.

 

[Kurita]

KANA-BOON next to a SMAP member is both hilarious and awkward. <3 Especially when their band name is a joke on KAT-TUN, a Johnny's band.

 

[stump sock]

I could see that for her. Hopefully she can make it like the singer, dancer, fashion model and actress, Itano Tomomi who has had a successful solo career spanning 2 years and has sold millions of records.

I'd rather she retire than turn into a plastic surgery nightmare with 0 good songs to her name.

 

[SweetDonuts]

I'd rather she retire than turn into a plastic surgery nightmare with 0 good songs to her name.

I won't raise my stan card but I must clarify that she hasn't had plastic, (I literally just remembered her boobs (which is debatable), but apart from that), she hasn't had anything else done.

 

[Kurita]

That girl looks like a duck (and sings like one after checking her stuff)

 

[stump sock]

I won't raise my stan card but I must clarify that she hasn't had plastic, (I literally just remembered her boobs (which is debatable), but apart from that), she hasn't had anything else done.

hah, I know. I can sort of see the appeal I guess? but she's so far outside of what I look for in looks, music, and personality that I like taking jabs at Tomochin fans

Spoiler

I mean what I say about her music though

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aaaahhhh someone's making a documentary about NATURE DANGER GANG, Have a Nice Day!, Oyasumi Hologram, etc

awesoooome

getting a theatrical release too, crazy.

 

[SweetDonuts]

What a hostile environment this thread has become, shame on you all!!

hah, I know. I can sort of see the appeal I guess? but she's so far outside of what I look for in looks, music, and personality that I like taking jabs at Tomochin fans

Spoiler

I mean what I say about her music though

I guess she doesn't really do the type of music you like, you might enjoy some of her debut stuff where she sang off key a lot?. To deny the jam that is 1% is to deny life.

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^^^^ The picture reminds me, am I the only one liking Miwa's recent single? people have slated it as being boring but it's beautiful to me tbh

 

[stump sock]

you might enjoy some of her debut stuff where she sang off key a lot?.

hahaha you know me too well, well played

and miwa in general always seems like something I should appreciate but never do. I do enjoy when she plays with other acts though.

 

[Kurita]

When Ototoy decides to surprise you with something you never expected to find digitally

There is a God.
(they've never released an album on a digital store before so... What?!)

 

[sotodefonk]

Does anyone like Aiko Okumura?

She released a new album called Red Lantern almost a month ago.

I bought the last albums through itunes, but this new album sandly is only available thru her webshop or amazon.jp, and there is no way to hear the tracks, or a snippet...

Does anyone actually bought the album? is it similar to her last one Shocking Blue or did it change?

 

[ikuze]

What a great MV
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuuUfP4uJEk

 

[Slowdive]

^ Love it.

 

[stump sock]

I could watch the steak bouncing off her face -> grin part on a loop forever

 

[TsuXna]

New Spyair and Chico with Honeyworks albums are out. Good day

A friend introduced me to Kobukuro and Leo Ieiri loved both
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPH1BLHKOJE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hkwU7T6zWs&list=PLizSotAg06b8_SuGLWXivTwOf1y_fkJyy

 

[Kurita]

New Giraffepot <3
http://youtu.be/OZXJUZFOe38

 

[stump sock]

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trailer for the Momoclo Tohjinsai 2015 bluray. they continue to have some of the most elaborate live shows I've ever seen.

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I apparently missed my opportunity to see Younapi getting tipsy on a livestream, so fuck you Showroom for failing to notify me (again)

 

[Aizo]

That girl looks like a duck (and sings like one after checking her stuff)

Hahahaha. I've never seen you be so critical!

 

[Kurita]

New Hitorie single on January 27th, the title track will be used as the OP for Divine Gate (no idea what that anime is). Yay

 

[stump sock]

New Hitorie single on January 27th, the title track will be used as the OP for Divine Gate (no idea what that anime is). Yay

anime based on a mobile game. sure to be a real winner!

 

[Kurita]

Real talk : I'm down for an anime based on Puzzle and Dragons

 

[TsuXna]

Real talk : I'm down for an anime based on Puzzle and Dragons

I'm gonna be so sad if it will be the same as Monster Strike anime.

 

[Kurita]

THE ORAL CIGARETTES just announced their second full album! January 5th!

FIXION

01. &#27671;&#12389;&#12369;&#12424;Baby
02. &#29378;&#20081; Hey Kids!!
03. MIRROR
04. STAY ONE
05. &#12456;&#12452;&#12511;&#12540;
06. &#12510;&#12490;&#12540;&#12514;&#12540;&#12489;
07. &#36890;&#12426;&#36942;&#12366;&#12383;&#23395;&#31680;&#12398;&#31354;&#12391;
08. &#12459;&#12531;&#12479;&#12531;&#12490;&#12467;&#12488;
09. A-E-U-I
10. Everything

 

[TsuXna]

THE ORAL CIGARETTES just announced their second full album! January 5th!

Right before their concert which im going to

 

[Hazaku]

Hey j-music gaf. I've been listening to moumoon non stop for at least a week. Such a fun pop band. The songs are just infectiously happy. I kind dove into some j-musox thing the last few weeks actually. Wagakki Band, The Blue Hearts, and Kohh.

Yeah I just jam Sunshine Girl whenever I'm feeling down lmao.

So jelly my friend got to see them and a bunch of other acts I like at SXSW this year

 

[stump sock]

2015&#24180;11&#26376;15&#26085;&#20598;&#24819;Drop

40 minute Guso Drop show. heck yeah

lousy sound though :\

e: when I heard Saki had hurt her throat, I didn't think she'd be back to screaming like this. chibi screams like a banshee

 

[Kurita]

indigo la End and Gesu no Kiwami Otome are doing songs for Shoumestsu Toshi's commercials (it's a mobile game). Guess the Gesu song will be on their new album, and I assume indigo la End will release a new single soon.
Picture of both bands for the occasion.

 

[Kansoku]

One of these days I was thinking about the KANA-BOON/ScenarioArt single and how a Gesu/indigo should happen.

On other news, Co shu nie droped a new video, pretty nice song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cc3Wg5PDXX8&feature=youtu.be

 

[Aizo]

It feels so right to see Gesu and Indigo all together